SMEs in the Czech Republic and Their Practices in Implementing Change – Qualitative Analysis Using Structured Interviews

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Result on the web
<a href="https://uni.uhk.cz/hed/site/assets/files/1093/proceedings_2025_1.pdf" target="_blank" >https://uni.uhk.cz/hed/site/assets/files/1093/proceedings_2025_1.pdf</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.36689/uhk/hed/2025-01-008" target="_blank" >10.36689/uhk/hed/2025-01-008</a>

Result language
angličtina
Original language name
SMEs in the Czech Republic and Their Practices in Implementing Change – Qualitative Analysis Using Structured Interviews
Original language description
This paper focuses on change management in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Czech Republic, in particular on the implementation of technological innovations related to Industry 4.0. The qualitative research involved structured interviews with ten representatives of SMEs from different sectors and sizes. The results revealed that the approach to change management is influenced by the size of the enterprise: mediumsized enterprises use project management, while smaller enterprises often apply ad-hoc approaches. Employee resistance, costs and technical barriers are key barriers. The study highlights the importance of communication, employee involvement and pilot testing in implementing change. Based on the findings, a seven-phase strategic framework was developed that includes status analysis, communication, employee engagement, visioning, pilot testing, implementation support, and anchoring change. This approach enables effective change management and supports the long-term competitiveness of SMEs.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

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